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Permanently Discontinued

BIO-LEVETIRACETAM

BIOMED PHARMA

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is BIO-LEVETIRACETAM discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BIO-LEVETIRACETAM 750MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 21, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is BIO-LEVETIRACETAM not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Delay in shipping of the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength750MG
Last updated2019-08-21

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

KEPPRA

UCB CANADA INC

750MG · DIN 02247029

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RAN-LEVETIRACETAM

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

750MG · DIN 02396122

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-LEVETIRACETAM

DOMINION PHARMACAL

750MG · DIN 02297426

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-LEVETIRACETAM

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

750MG · DIN 02442418

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-LEVETIRACETAM

NU-PHARM INC

750MG · DIN 02336286

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-LEVETIRACETAM

PHARMASCIENCE INC

750MG · DIN 02296136

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02450364

Strength

750MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LEVETIRACETAM

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History